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Top 7 cities where you can go cheaply for a weekend trip

Do you think that a weekend in other cities and countries is an unacceptable luxury? Then we are ready to debunk this myth! TRIPMYDREAM has selected interesting and affordable cities to spend a wonderful weekend.
26 march 2019
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Georgia

It's hard not to fall in love with Georgia. The beauty of its mountains, the hospitality of the locals, ancient traditions and divine food are the perfect vacation package. Of course, a weekend will not be enough to get to know the country properly, but even two days in marvelous Tbilisi will be a guarantee of a good and lasting friendship with Georgia!

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Tbilisi Airport: how to get to the center:

  • by train - €0,16. Please note that the train to the city runs only twice a day: at 8:35 and 17:40. The train station is 70 meters from the airport. The ride to the center takes 20 minutes.
  • by shuttle bus - €3,30.
  • by city bus no. 37 - €0,16. The stop is opposite the entrance to the arrival hall. The bus runs from 07:00 to 23:35 every 15-20 minutes. In spring, summer and fall, bus #37 runs 24 hours a day, at night every 35 minutes. Don't forget to change your money. It is very easy to buy a ticket, there is a machine right in the bus. You choose the number of tickets, drop coins and press the button.
  • by cab - from €10.

The subway in Tbilisi runs from 6 a.m. to midnight. Stations are announced in Georgian and English.

To travel, you will need a Metromoney smart card (also valid on buses, yellow shuttle buses, and the cable car). You can buy it at any metro station for 2 GEL. By the way, do not throw away the receipt. Within 30 days from the date of purchase you can return the card to the ticket office at any station. You will be refunded (if you have the receipt, passport and the card itself) the deposit value of GEL 2 and the rest of the money for unused trips. The cost of one trip in Tbilisi subway is 50 tetri. So, refill your card and use it to your heart's content. Several people can ride on one card. Traveling as a family? Go through the turnstiles one by one.

Lodging

The price for a double room in a hotel (3-4 stars) in the city center starts from €30. You can choose a hotel or book an apartment/flat with a discount of up to 40% by clicking here.

Leisure

Tickets to local museums start from €2. Prices for bus tours around the city and in the suburbs start from €20. Georgia is an amazing country and if possible, try to get to know it better.

Food

The average check in Tbilisi restaurants is within €12 (for two people). Coffee costs €1.25, khachapuri - €0.66, khinkali €0.16, a bottle of wine in the store - from €2

You can enjoy Georgian food to the fullest on the tour "Tasting of Georgian wines, cheeses and churchkhela". You will learn all about the production of these products, the differences of one type of wine grown in different regions of Georgia, the hard work of winegrowers, the varieties of cheese and the process of making churkhela.

ATHENS

The enchanting capital of Greece has given the world great thinkers and a unique culture, which is definitely worth touching at least for a while. The old city, the port of Piraeus, the Acropolis hill with Parthenon, ancient temples and churches, numerous museums... You can walk around here for days. You won't be able to see everything at once, but you have to start sometime!

You can book a hotel in Athens with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

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From Athens airport, you can get to the city center:

  • by metro - €10. Athens airport metro station is just a 10-15 minute walk from the arrival hall exit. A round trip ticket costs €18. Children under 6 years old can ride for free. The trip takes about 50 minutes, there are no trains after 23:35.
  • By bus - €6. Children under 6 years old - free of charge. The fare for schoolchildren aged 7 to 18 years - €3. Tickets must be purchased at the ticket booth near the bus stop, which is located between gates 4 and 5 of the arrival terminal. Buses run around the clock. The duration of the trip is 55 minutes.
  • By cab from €38.

A daily ticket for all means of transportation (metro, streetcars, buses) costs €4.5. You can buy it at Athens metro stations and periptero kiosks. The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the moment it is composted.

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Lodging

A double room in a 3-star hotel in Athens costs about €60 per night. Discounted accommodation in the Greek capital can be booked now.

Leisure

Tickets to local museums cost from €3. Bus tours of the city are offered for €15 or more. We recommend taking a guide to get a better sense of modern Greece.

Food

The average bill in restaurants in Athens is in the range of €20 (for two people), a coffee on the street for €2.65 and a bite of local pastries for €2. A bottle of good Greek wine costs from €10 and the famous olive oil from €5-15.

STAMBUL

Istanbul is a wonderful "city of contrasts". Modernity and history are in perfect harmony here. Ancient cathedrals and churches, bridges, palaces have acquired new neighbors in the form of dizzying skyscrapers and dozens of entertainment centers. Istanbul is an ideal place for a comfortable weekend vacation.

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How do I get from Istanbul Airport to the center?

  • By metro - €3
  • by bus - €5
  • by cab from €13.

One subway ride costs €0.79. A bus ride without a special card costs €0.64. The IstanbulKart transportation card, which costs €1.11, can help you save money. Refill the card at a special ticket machine and pay for the metro, streetcar, bus, funicular, metrobus and ferry. One trip on the card costs 2.6 liras. If you make the next change within 2 hours, the fare is reduced: the first change - 1.85 lira, the second change - 1.40, the third - fifth change - 0.90 lira. For the first time you will have enough 30 Turkish lira for two people. Please note that ticketmakers accept only paper bills (lira).

There are also dolmushi - shuttle buses, which are more convenient than a bus and cheaper than a regular cab. Yellow dolmushi operate on short routes, and beige dolmushi can be used to get to areas of the old city where streetcars do not go. The fee depends on the distance (prices are fixed, around€0.79, check with the driver).

Lodging

The price for a double room in a hotel (3-4 stars) in the city center, with breakfast starts from €60. You can find accommodation options for every budget in the hotels section.

Leisure

Tickets to local museums start from €3, bus tours of the city from €30. You can feel the spirit of the metropolis and the color ofthe ancient streets by booking a tour "Istanbul from the inside out".

Food

The average check in Istanbul restaurants is within €15 (for two people). You can get coffee to go for €2. Lukum (well, we think that a kilogram will be enough for you) costs from €5, and baklava - from €12 (for 1 kg).

WARSAW

Warsaw is close, inexpensive, delicious and very interesting. Royal Castle, Chopin Museum, Lazienkowski Palace, Presidential Palace, Golden Terraces... It's enough for one weekend. And if it's not enough, a walk in the center and along the Vistula will definitely complete the picture.

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How to get from Frederic Chopin Airport to the center of Warsaw:

  • By train - from €1. The stop is nearby: at the exit of the terminal, turn right and follow the signs. Trains and trains leave every 10-15 minutes. You can buy tickets in special machines on the platform. To get to the center of Warsaw, get off at Warszawa Śródmieście (train S2) and Warszawa Centrum (train S3 and KML trains).
  • by bus - €1. Stops are across the street from the terminal exit.
  • by cab - from €9.

You can get around the city by metro, shuttles, streetcars. A metro ride costs €1 (valid for 75 minutes), but it is better to buy a weekend ticket for all means of transportation for €5.59 (valid from 19:00 Friday to 8:00 Monday).

You can book a hotel in Warsaw with a discount of up to -65% on the website.

Lodging

Accommodation in a hotel (3-4 stars) in a double room in the city center will cost from €60 per night. Find accommodation in Warsaw for every budget on tripmydream.

Leisure

Tickets to local museums cost from €2, a bus tour of the city will cost €15 or more.

Food

The average check in Warsaw restaurants is within €25 (for two people). You can get a coffee to go for €2. Local sausages can be had for €5-7, pastries from €1-3, and a bottle of traditional zubrowka from €5.

BUDAPEST

Another beautiful European capital is Budapest. This city is not inferior to other capitals in the number of architectural monuments, museums, art galleries, beautiful squares and just interesting places. What is a must do in Budapest? Visit the Fisherman's Bastion, see the Buda Fortress, walk along the Danube and, of course, admire the famous Budapest Parliament.

In addition, you can improve your health in the city. Numerous thermal springs are at your disposal. In general, a weekend in Budapest will be remembered for a long time.

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Budapest: how to get from the airport to the center

Budapest International Airport. Ferenc Liszt International Airport is located 20 km from the center. To get to the city you can:

  • by shuttle bus - about €10. The shuttle bus must be booked in advance. The minibus company will stand in a designated place near the airport. The fare is different everywhere. If you are traveling with two or three people, it is better to take a cab.
  • By bus 100 E - €2,83. Runs from 05:00-01:20 every 20 minutes. You can buy a ticket in the machine, the driver will be more expensive. Bus 100 E makes 3 stops in the city center Kálvin tér, Astoria and Deák Ferenc tér.
  • By bus 200 E - €1, 10 The stop is to the left of the airport exit. Bus 200 E runs every 7 minutes daily from 3:30 to 22:59. Tickets can be bought at airport information desks, newsstands or from a machine right at the stop. From the driver, a ticket will cost €1.42. That's 450 forints. You have to pay for the fare in local currency. When you enter the bus, you must compost your ticket. The bus will bring you to the Köbánya-Kispest metro station, line M3. From there you will reach the center by metro. Deak Ter station, the hub for three metro lines, is in the heart of the city.
  • By cab from €23.
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A single ride on any mode of transportation costs €1.15 (valid for 80 minutes). A full-day ticket costs €5, a three-day ticket costs €13.5. Cabs around the city cost €10-15.

Lodging

Accommodation in a hotel (3-4 stars) in a double room in the city center will cost about €60 per night. Be sure to book your accommodation in Budapest here.

Leisure

Tickets to local museums cost between €4-9, bus tours around the city from €19.

Food

The average bill in Budapest restaurants is in the range of €20 (for two people). A coffee can be had for €1-3. A specialty goulash costs €5-7, a crispy sweet kalachik or a hearty salty langosh costs €1.5. Famous Hungarian liqueurs are available from €3-5 per bottle.

Vilnius

A fairy-tale city, a museum city, how can the capital of Lithuania be called anything but! Vilnius is truly special, it energizes and inspires. Old quarters and streets, impressive castles and Gothic churches, cozy cafes and picturesque parks. The city has plenty of interesting locations. Take your relatives on a weekend trip. Vilnius is ideal for family vacations.

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How to get from the airport to the center of Vilnius

  • by train - €0.72 euros. Travel time is 8 minutes. The first flight is at 5:45, the last one at 21:52. Tickets are sold at the ticket office at the station, there is also a conductor in the car. A covered walkway leads to the railway station from the airport terminal. It takes a couple of minutes to walk.
  • By bus - €1. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the center. How to find the stop? Exit the terminal, turn left, go along the automobile ring. There are pedestrian paths leading to the stop. Buses run from 05:25 to 22:00.
  • By minibus - €1.5 euros. They go every 10-15 minutes from 05:00 to 23:00. The stop is a few dozen meters from the exit of the airport building. On the pedestrian walkway you have to go left. Some shuttles stop right in front of the airport entrance.
  • By cab - from €18 euros.

If you plan to drive around the city a lot, it makes sense to buy a day pass for €5.

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Lodging

A double room in a hotel (3-4 stars) in the city center costs from €35. Choose the dates you want and find the best accommodation in Vilnius. Best options in our Hotels section.

Museums

Entrance to museums from €2-10. Bus tours around the city from €11.

Food

The average check in Vilnius restaurants is within €25 (for two people). Coffee costs €2, a sandwich €4, vedarai (Lithuanian potato sausages) €3, and the famous Shakotis cake can be bought for €10 (1 kg).

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Tel Aviv

Few people probably expected to see Tel Aviv among the affordable cities for a weekend getaway. But yes, flying to the Holy Land won't be much more expensive than traveling to Warsaw. Traveling to Tel Aviv is something you'll be telling your friends about for a long time, because it's a trip not only to another country, but also to a completely different culture.

Tel Aviv: how to get from the airport to the city center


  • by train - €3.31. On weekdays it runs 24 hours a day. The break is from 15:00 Friday to 20:00 Saturday. Trains run either to HaHagana station or to the Central Station building. From the stop you can leave by bus numbers 4, 104, 204 for €,171 or by cab for €9,79.
  • By bus. At the exit from Terminal 3 you need to take a shuttle to the bus station (5 km from the airport). To Tel Aviv there are routes № 475 (to the bus station) and № 222 (to the railway station). The cost is from €3.
  • By cab - from €39.

On the Sabbath you can't leave the airport by public transportation. The only option to get to the city is a cab. It is realistic to agree with the driver to pay in dollars or euros, but note that the cab driver can count at his own rate.

Public transportation in Tel Aviv costs on average €2. Taxis around the city cost around €10. During the Sabbath, cab fares increase by 25%. There are also day and night fares. Night fare is valid from 21:00 to 05:30, during this time the price is 25% higher. When traveling with more than two people, the cab driver may ask for an additional €1.3 for each additional passenger.

Accommodation

Accommodation in a hotel (3-4 stars) in a double room will cost about €100. You can find a discounted option in the Hotels section of our website.

Leisure

Tickets to local museums cost from €3. Please note that most museums in the city are closed on Mondays and some are open only on Mondays. In addition, the schedule of most institutions changes during Jewish holidays, so when planning a visit, check the information on the museum's website.

Food

The average check in Tel Aviv restaurants is within €50 (for two people). A coffee can be had for €3-4, a bottle of mineral water costs €2. For €5 you can buy a plate of hummus and pita, and for €3 a jar of delicious date honey.

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